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BMW 525

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,494 cc

P9 SLPMOT history

P9 SLP is a blue diesel BMW 525 first used on 14 Aug 2006. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 178,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2023.

P9 SLP blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2024
Mileage
178,241 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P9 SLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P9 SLP was last recorded at 178,241 miles on 22 Jul 2023, 4,933 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,308 miles · 23 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
4,933 miles
Average per year
9,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 178,241 miles
  • 2022 – 173,308 miles
  • 2021 – 169,512 miles
  • 2020 – 164,362 miles
  • 2019 – 156,768 miles
  • 2018 – 149,193 miles
  • 2017 – 141,597 miles
  • 2016 – 133,434 miles
  • 2015 – 119,157 miles
  • 2014 – 107,465 miles
  • 2013 – 100,722 miles
  • 2012 – 83,874 miles
  • 2011 – 73,219 miles
  • 2010 – 61,448 miles
  • 2009 – 47,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,241 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear all 4 tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major3 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,241 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    178,241 miles
    Test number
    872516736784
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear all 4 tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail178,241 miles (+4,933)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,241 miles
    Test number
    510780161933
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear all 4 tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass173,308 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    173,308 miles
    Test number
    922630504652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail173,304 miles (+5)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,304 miles
    Test number
    700511979416
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail173,299 miles (+8)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,299 miles
    Test number
    331145546510
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail173,291 miles (+3,779)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,291 miles
    Test number
    412157054995
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass169,512 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    169,512 miles
    Test number
    734586680492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail169,510 miles (+5,148)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,510 miles
    Test number
    841058527237
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass164,362 miles (+7,594)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    164,362 miles
    Test number
    715332975646
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass156,768 miles (+7,575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    156,768 miles
    Test number
    767563512774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass149,193 miles (+7,596)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    149,193 miles
    Test number
    573754510465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass141,597 miles (+181)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    141,597 miles
    Test number
    202400724599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail141,416 miles (+7,982)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,416 miles
    Test number
    396023933442
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass133,434 miles (+14,277)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    133,434 miles
    Test number
    355672481663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    119,157 miles
    Test number
    178935005448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. FailMileage not read8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    245505405033
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass107,465 miles (+6,743)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    107,465 miles
    Test number
    855374704092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass100,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    100,722 miles
    Test number
    845070613099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail100,722 miles (+16,848)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,722 miles
    Test number
    928459203080
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass83,874 miles (+10,655)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    83,874 miles
    Test number
    458859202036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,219 miles (+11,771)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,219 miles
    Test number
    246100021048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,448 miles (+14,252)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    61,448 miles
    Test number
    604331640027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,196 miles
    Test number
    922453139044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P9 SLP

Does P9 SLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P9 SLP expired on 22 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P9 SLP?
The MOT on P9 SLP expired on 22 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P9 SLP done?
P9 SLP was recorded at 178,241 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2023, an average of 9,060 miles a year.
Has P9 SLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P9 SLP has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on P9 SLP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P9 SLP find?
P9 SLP passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2023 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear; front brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear all 4; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places, and 3 more.

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